Tennessee has a new jobs database: the JOBS4TN Online search engine went live Monday May 14, according to the The Commercial Appeal. JOBS4TN Online works like a regular job search engine, with a focus on the state of TN. You can search for employment opportunities based on keyword and location or browse featured listings. The [...]
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Too Broke for Bankruptcy? – Memphis Bankruptcy Attorneys
Recently CNN reported many Americans are too financially devastated to afford bankruptcy. The article cites rising attorney fees and filing costs following the passage of the 2005 Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act. But the article does offer some hope to people wanting to get out of debt: Brewer, of the National Association of [...]
Hickory Hill Bankruptcy Services – Memphis TN Bankruptcy Attorneys
The Hickory Hill area in Memphis has been hit hard in recent years. The recession brought business closures and job loss, and families felt the impact in their schools, homes, and wallets. Natural disasters and the City of Memphis’ financial struggles haven’t helped, either. As a result, our lawyers have recently seen an increase in [...]
On Public Assistance & Struggling – Memphis Area Bankruptcy Lawyers
Are you receiving public assistance but still having trouble making ends meet? You’re not alone – not in the slightest. In fact, nearly half of all children in Shelby County live in households receiving federal assistance of some kind from one of the three most common federal aid programs: Food stamps (now called the Supplemental [...]
Gas Prices in Memphis Lead to Long Waits – Memphis Bankruptcy Lawyers
The Commercial Appeal reports that rising gas prices in the Memphis area have led to long waits at the gas station for thrifty residents who want the lowest costs. Sounds familiar to us. Our office was only a block away from the traffic nightmare that occurred when a church offered free gas around the holidays [...]
Do I Have to Be a US Citizen to File for Bankruptcy in Memphis?
You do not have to be a citizen to file for bankruptcy in the United States. There are a couple of things you will need to prove, however: You will need to establish residency (or in some cases, property ownership) in the state where you’re filing. In Memphis, that means you need to live in [...]
Can You Include Taxes in Bankruptcy? – Bankruptcy Attorney in Memphis
Many taxes can be discharged through bankruptcy, but only in specific circumstances: The due date for filing a tax return has to have been at least 3 years ago. Your return must have been filed at least two years ago. The tax assessment needs to be at least 240 days old. You can’t have committed [...]
Solar Industry and the Memphis Economy // Memphis Bankruptcy Lawyers
April has brought an influx of solar energy to the Memphis area. First, the 2012 Solar Solutions Conference, hosted by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and Tennessee Solar Institute (TSI), convened at the Memphis Cook Convention Center. The conference brought in over 500 people, including representatives from some of Tennessee’s 180 for-profit companies in the [...]
Do I Qualify for Chapter 13? – Memphis Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Lawyers
If you’re in over your head with debt or financial stress, you may be considering the option of bankruptcy. Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a particular kind that allows you to reorganize your debts into a reasonable payment plan based on your economic situation. It’s a great option for people who want to keep their assets [...]
Do I Qualify for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Memphis? – Shelby County, TN Bankruptcy Law
Qualifications for bankruptcy vary state-to-state and district-to-district. Under the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (BAPCPA), qualifying for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Memphis requires you make below the average income for your district. In Shelby County and the Memphis area, courts determine this number based in part on census data, the number [...]
